Birthmarks
Sebastian Lyrics


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Friday night, something's not right
My behaviour's changed,
the darkness is drowned in light
Was it my broken promises
that made you fight?
Or did the life inside your head
just get too tight?
I'm a persistent son of a⦠yeah I know
Oh, oh, oh, so and so
You will save me tonight
You're in the hands of a lover
Stuck between what I know
And all the beautiful things we'll discover
A secret passage, a hidden staircase
My love for the birthmarks in your face
For the birthmarks in your face
No proof to prove it,
no witness you can trust
A heart of fire, your soul filled with lust
I'm a persistent son of a⦠yeah I know
Oh, oh, oh, so and so
You will save me tonight
You're in the hands of a lover
Stuck between what I know
And all the beautiful things we'll discover
A secret passage, a hidden staircase
My love for the birthmarks in your face




For the birthmarks in your face
For the birthmarks in your face

Overall Meaning

In "Birthmarks," Sebastian reflects on a tumultuous relationship and wonders what caused his partner to become distant. He questions whether his own actions contributed to the problems, or if his partner's mental health struggles became overwhelming. The singer acknowledges his flaws, calling himself a "persistent son of a" before declaring that his partner will save him tonight. He suggests that they are both caught between the known and the unknown, between the familiar and the exciting possibilities of the future.


Throughout the song, there is a underlying sense of desperation and longing, as Sebastian grasps at any hope of salvaging the relationship. The lyrics mention a "secret passage, a hidden staircase," suggesting that the couple has the potential to discover new and exciting things together. But the most poignant moment comes when Sebastian declares his love for the birthmarks on his partner's face. This small detail humanizes the subject of the song and hints at a deeper connection that still exists between them.


Line by Line Meaning

Friday night, something's not right
I sense that something is wrong on this Friday night.


My behaviour's changed, the darkness is drowned in light
I have changed my ways and turned from darkness to light.


Was it my broken promises that made you fight?
Did my inability to keep my word lead to our conflict?


Or did the life inside your head just get too tight?
Did the struggles inside your mind become overwhelming?


I'm a persistent son of a⦠yeah I know
I am aware that I can be stubborn.


You will save me tonight
I believe you will be my savior tonight.


You're in the hands of a lover
You are under the care of someone who loves you.


Stuck between what I know
I am torn between what I understand and what I feel.


And all the beautiful things we'll discover
We will explore the wonderful unknown together.


A secret passage, a hidden staircase
We will encounter surprises and mysteries.


My love for the birthmarks in your face
I admire and cherish the unique traits that make you who you are.


No proof to prove it, no witness you can trust
There is no evidence to support your claim and no reliable witness.


A heart of fire, your soul filled with lust
You feel a burning passion within you.


For the birthmarks in your face
I am drawn to your distinctive characteristics.


For the birthmarks in your face
I am captivated by the special qualities that define you.




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